Research Article

Determining the Best Treatment for Coronal Angular Deformity of the Knee Joint in Growing Children: A Decision Analysis

Table 3


Estimated QoL

Temporary hemiepiphysiodesis using stapling
 No complication
 Metal failure
 Incomplete correction with observation
 Incomplete correction with osteotomy
Temporary hemiepiphysiodesis using percutaneous screw
 No complication
 Metal failure
 Incomplete correction with observation
 Incomplete correction with osteotomy
Temporary hemiepiphysiodesis using a tension band plate
 No complication
 Metal failure
 Incomplete correction with observation
 Incomplete correction with osteotomy